Sony NSZ-GS8 User Manual

Feature Introduction

Internet Player

NSZ-GS8

Getting Started:

ON/STANDBY

Turns the player on or off.

MIC

Launches the voice search function.

When speaking into the microphone, keep a distance of about

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10 cm (4 inches) away from it.

Control connected devices with one remote:

To use this function, make sure that the player is on or [Quick start] is enabled.

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For details on the settings for the remote code, see “Help Guide” (page 15).

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ON/STANDBY (TV/AMP)

Turns on or off the TV/AV Receiver

INPUT (TV/AMP)

Changes inputs.

GUIDE*

Displays the TV Program Guide screen of the connected
Cable/Satellite Box.

DVR*

Displays the DVR (Digital Video Recorder) list of recorded
content.

* Press (HOME) to return to the Home screen.

Function

Keys with orange markings will be available when the
Function indicator is on.

Volume/Channel Control (on the side):

VOLUME

Turns the volume up or down.

MUTING

Silences the sound

CHANNEL (for the Cable/
Satellite Box only)

Selects the next (+) or previous
(−) channel.

Basic Control:

PICTURE IN PICTURE HOME

Displays two pictures, such as a TV
program and a website, on the screen
simultaneously (page 12).

Opens the Home screen (page 6).
Press this button to return to the Home
screen from the screen of a connected
device such as a Cable/Satellite Box.

BACK MENU (OPTIONS)

Returns to the previous display, or exits the
application.

Displays special options associated with
each feature.

Playback Control:

These keys are available when videos, music, or photos are playing. The and keys
work only when they are held down continuously (not tapped).

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Operate intuitively with a touch-pad:

You can click, scroll, drag and drop, and zoom in/out with
your remote.

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Click Scroll vertically & horizontally

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Drag & drop

See “Help Guide” (page 15) for more
gestures and detailed explanations.

Press and hold the button to drag an
item, then release the button to drop it.

4

Zoom in/out

Using the special keys:

Search

Type your query in the Quick
Search Box, and the player will
suggest content from various
media.

Bookmark

Bookmarks your favorite content.

Other keys:

Function

Keys with orange markings will
be available when the Function
indicator is on.

Shift

Language Selector

TV

Switches to Live TV mode and
displays the connected Cable/
Satellite Box screen.
Press (HOME) to return to the
Home screen.

When using in the dark:

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Turns the backlight on and off*.

* You can set the backlight to be turned

on and off automatically from “Settings”
(see “Help Guide” (page 15) for
details).
Please note that battery power drains
quickly when using this function.

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Home

Access each feature from here

You can access various content and
applications from the Home screen. The Home
screen contains Notifications, All Apps, and
shortcuts to select applications and websites.

press

The Home screen can be customized to suit
your preferences. You can arrange the Home
menu, add widgets to the Home screen, and
change the wallpaper.

press press

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6

Google Chrome

Browse websites

This player uses Google Chrome™ as its
web browser. You can access all your favorite
websites with the Google Chrome web browser.

press select select

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Websites can be bookmarked, and you can
access bookmarks from the browser menu. You
can also add a shortcut of a website to All Apps.

select press

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All Apps

You can access all applications installed on
your player from the All Apps list. You can
launch applications including Live TV, Media
Player, and Help Guide from here.

Enjoy installed applications

press select

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Applications or bookmarks in the All Apps
list can be uninstalled, hidden, or removed,
depending on what you select.

select press and hold

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8

Find interesting applications

Google Play™ can provide you with additional
favorite applications.
You can download applications and instantly
use them on your player. Downloaded
applications are stored in All Apps.

press select select

 

You can check the progress of downloads.

press select

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Play files from USB

Media Player

You can play back audio/video/image files
stored on a USB device or a DLNA Certified
Media Server, using Media Player.

devices/DLNA servers

press select select

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You can select a device and change its
settings.

select press

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10

Voice Search

Search content

by saying your query

You can search content such as weather reports
or information on your favorite movie star, etc.,
with ease by simply saying your query.

Say “Help” to display the help screen of Voice
Search.

press

Say your query

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11

Enjoy applications and websites

Picture-in-Picture

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) is a feature that allows
you to display the TV screen in a smaller
window (a sub window). For example, you can
browse the Internet on the full screen, while
watching a TV program in a sub window at the
same time.

You can close or change the size or position of
the sub window by moving the pointer over the
sub window using the touch-pad.

This function is available only when a device is connected to
the HDMI IN jack.

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while watching TV

press

Settings

Customize your player

You can change various settings for your player
from the Settings menu.

press select select

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You can also access the Settings menu from the
menu that appears when the Home screen is
displayed.

press press

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13

Use your smartphone or tablet

TV SideView

Download the free “TV SideView” app to your
Android™ phone, Android tablet, iPhone, or
iPad.

Using TV SideView, you can use the device as
a remote for the player, view the program guide
without blocking the TV screen, or search for
information about your favorite content.

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more effectively

Help Guide

Learn more about your player

The Help Guide gives you detailed information
on how to use the player.

press select select

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You can also access the Help Guide from a PC
browser or smartphone.

http://www.sony.net/helpguide/r/
networkplayer/

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Trademark Information

Google TV, Google Chrome, Google Play, Android and their respective

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logos are trademarks of Google Inc.

iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

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other countries.

DLNA is a trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

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Other system and product names are generally trademarks or registered

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trademarks of the manufacturers.  and  marks are not indicated in this
document.

Screen images, operations, and specifications are subject to change without
notice.